Patrick Reed has shared his thoughts on being a potential Ryder Cup captain’s pick. The 34-year-old has no chance of qualifying through the regular Ryder Cup ranking route, and that means his only hope of making the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team is if he is picked by captain Keegan Bradley.
Reed Optimistic About Ryder Cup Chances
Reed’s chances of making the U.S. Ryder Cup team through the rankings are almost non-existent, as LIV Golf players do not earn official Ryder Cup points. The 2018 Masters winner is not among the top-ranked players for the American team, as he currently sits 33rd in the U.S. standings, making it almost impossible for him to qualify automatically. However, Reed can still make the team if he is picked by Keegan Bradley as one of his captain’s picks.
Nevertheless, the 34-year-old remains hopeful and has admitted that his only real chance of making the team will come through strong performances in the major championships, especially The Open Championship in July at Royal Portrush’s Dunluce Course.
“It’s always on your mind,” Reed said. “Anytime I get to represent our country, it means a lot to me. For me personally, I’m always thinking about trying to make every team. Obviously being a part of LIV where we don’t get points, it’s an uphill battle, but really for me it’s focused on playing some great golf and having a chance. It’s really going to come down to the Open Championship, having a chance to win there.”
Patrick Reed on being a potential Ryder Cup Captain’s pick:
“It’s always on your mind. Anytime I get
to represent our country, it means a lot to me. For me
personally, I’m always thinking about trying to make every team. Obviously being a part of LIV where we don’t get points,…— Matt Vincenzi (@MattVincenziPGA) June 25, 2025
Strong Outing at The Open Could Force Bradley to Pick Reed
Reed finished tied for 12th at the 2024 Masters. He has top-12 finishes in five of the past seven years at Augusta National and finished in the top 3 at the 2025 Masters. However, Reed struggled for form at the PGA Championship, which was held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The American missed the cut, suffering a major setback in his Ryder Cup hopes. But he bounced back at the U.S. Open, finishing tied for 23rd.
Reed has an impressive 7-3-2 Ryder Cup record, winning all of his singles matches across the 2014, 2016, and 2018 contests. However, he hasn’t won an individual event since he joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022. Reed knows that a win — or at least a strong finish — at The Open at Royal Troon would give him a much-needed boost in credibility and put pressure on Keegan Bradley to consider him as a captain’s pick.
Reed also spoke about his respect for Bradley and the difficult position the new captain finds himself in. With so many talented American players vying for a spot, and with the LIV Golf situation adding extra complications, Bradley will have tough decisions to make. Reed believes whoever is playing the best should be on the team, regardless of politics or distractions.
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